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'Ram Setu' as national monument: SC issues notice to Centre

'Ram Setu' as national monument: SC issues notice to Centre

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'Ram Setu', also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK

SC to hear Swamy's Ram Setu PIL after Constitution bench matters

SC to hear Swamy's Ram Setu PIL after Constitution bench matters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to list for hearing a PIL filed by former Rajya Sabha lawmaker Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the Centre to declare the Ram Setu as a national heritage monument.

SC to hear plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument

SC to hear plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Ram Sethu, also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.

Is Ram Setu a national heritage? Centre says process underway

Is Ram Setu a national heritage? Centre says process underway

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The apex court said the ministry will inform the court about the decision taken by the Centre.

SC to hear Swamy's plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument on July 26

SC to hear Swamy's plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument on July 26

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on July 26 the plea of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy seeking a direction to the Centre to declare the 'Ram Setu' as a national heritage monument.

SC to hear Swamy's plea on national heritage status for Ram Setu on March 9

SC to hear Swamy's plea on national heritage status for Ram Setu on March 9

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 9 Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking a direction to the Centre to declare 'Ram Setu' a national heritage monument.

Lanka: 3 LTTE ships destroyed, 45 killed

Lanka: 3 LTTE ships destroyed, 45 killed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

Navy Chief Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda said he believed the LTTE were bringing three light aircraft, artillery and a bullet-proof vehicle in the ships sunk some 600 km off the island's south-eastern coast.

4 lakh evacuated as typhoon hits China

4 lakh evacuated as typhoon hits China

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

4 lakh relocated as typhoon Longwang strikes China

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

Rediff.com20 May 2021

What do we know about India's devastating second wave, and can we assign responsibility for it?

Have you heard of the Ganga Talao in Mauritius?

Have you heard of the Ganga Talao in Mauritius?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Mauritius beyond the beaches.